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Bar Freda

Ridgewood · Cocktail Bar

8-01 Seneca Avenue, 801, Ridgewood, NY, 11385Directions
4.5★★★★★★★★★★195 reviews

People say this bar offers live music in the basement and features a great happy hour. They also highlight the friendly staff and inclusive, chill vibe. Guests mention the availability of free Wi-Fi and gender-neutral restrooms.

Cheap drinks, live bands, and a Blackbird crowd that shows up midweek.

Bar Freda is a $ Cocktail Bar restaurant in Ridgewood, Ridgewood. It has logged 981 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Tuesday late nights. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Monday5:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Tuesday5:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Wednesday5:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Thursday5:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Friday5:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Saturday4:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Sunday4:00 PM – 4:00 AM
barfreda.com

The experience

Live music, DJs, craft beer, cocktails & pop-up dining in a neighborhood bar with a laid-back vibe.

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Why go

Bar Freda is a $ cocktail bar where reviewers talk about bands, open mic Monday, punk playlists, movies on the big screen, and a room that fills up fast. Its Google rating sits at 4.5 from 209 reviews, with praise aimed at the atmosphere and drinks.

The Blackbird data shows 981 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Wednesday and Saturday standing out as the busiest days. One review describes music downstairs and the bar upstairs; another praises a dirty martini from bartender Joan.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

  • Bar Freda has 981 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
  • Wednesday and Saturday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google users rate it 4.5 across 209 reviews.
  • Reviewers mention live music, open mic Monday, and films or TV playing in the background.
  • One review calls out three all-gender-neutral restrooms.
editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

Bar Freda’s Blackbird check-ins are busiest on Wednesday and Saturday, not just the obvious weekend rush.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Full menu

wine

  • Rose

    $11.00
  • Malbec

    $11.00
  • Cabernet

    $11.00
  • Sauv Blanc

    $11.00
  • Sparkling

    $12.00
  • Sparkling Orange

    $15.00

pizza

  • Plain Cheese Pizza

    $10.00
  • Pepperoni Pizza

    $11.00
  • Supreme Pizza

    $13.00

mains

  • Cauliflower

    GF/V

    $12.00

sides

  • Corn Nuts / Chips

    $4.00
  • Popcorn

    $4.00
seed menu intel/ updated 11d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity43
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Flynet check ins

981

Neighborhood

Ridgewood

Last 30 days

43 check ins

−55% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Tuesdaytoday
12a12p11p
Monday5:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Tuesday5:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Wednesday5:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Thursday5:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Friday5:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Saturday4:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Sunday4:00 PM – 4:00 AM

Inside Bar Freda

The experience

Live music, DJs, craft beer, cocktails & pop-up dining in a neighborhood bar with a laid-back vibe.

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Review signal

4.5

195 Google reviews

$

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Guide

Inside Bar Freda

The experience

Live music, DJs, craft beer, cocktails & pop-up dining in a neighborhood bar with a laid-back vibe.

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Why go

Bar Freda is a $ cocktail bar where reviewers talk about bands, open mic Monday, punk playlists, movies on the big screen, and a room that fills up fast. Its Google rating sits at 4.5 from 209 reviews, with praise aimed at the atmosphere and drinks.

The Blackbird data shows 981 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Wednesday and Saturday standing out as the busiest days. One review describes music downstairs and the bar upstairs; another praises a dirty martini from bartender Joan.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Review signal

4.5

195 Google reviews

$

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Full menu

wine

  • Rose

    $11.00
  • Malbec

    $11.00
  • Cabernet

    $11.00
  • Sauv Blanc

    $11.00
  • Sparkling

    $12.00
  • Sparkling Orange

    $15.00

pizza

  • Plain Cheese Pizza

    $10.00
  • Pepperoni Pizza

    $11.00
  • Supreme Pizza

    $13.00

mains

  • Cauliflower

    GF/V

    $12.00

sides

  • Corn Nuts / Chips

    $4.00
  • Popcorn

    $4.00
seed menu intel/ updated 11d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

  • Bar Freda has 981 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
  • Wednesday and Saturday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google users rate it 4.5 across 209 reviews.
  • Reviewers mention live music, open mic Monday, and films or TV playing in the background.
  • One review calls out three all-gender-neutral restrooms.
editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

Bar Freda’s Blackbird check-ins are busiest on Wednesday and Saturday, not just the obvious weekend rush.

editorial/ updated 11d ago
NEARBY

Within walking distance

Other Blackbird spots a short walk from Bar Freda.

  • Ask Alita

    Ridgewood

    2MIN WALK133m
  • Rolo’s

    Ridgewood

    2MIN WALK147m
  • Aftermath

    Ridgewood

    3MIN WALK220m
  • Hellbender

    Ridgewood

    5MIN WALK

FAQ

How popular is Bar Freda?

Bar Freda has logged 981 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Bar Freda busiest?

Bar Freda is busiest on Tuesday late nights, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Bar Freda serve?

Bar Freda serves Cocktail Bar cuisine.

How expensive is Bar Freda?

Bar Freda is in the $ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Bar Freda?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Bar Freda in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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